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Sensitive skin gets a bad deal. Harsh elements seem to inflame it at every opportunity, and products that soothe and replenish it can often do the opposite, causing even more irritation and distress. Those who endure sensitive skin usually have a lineup of skin care products and cosmetics that have been thoroughly (and sometimes painfully) vetted over time. For others who are experiencing sensitive skin for the first time, these great drugstore finds could potentially help you quell your delicate skin.

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser — Bargain brands of face and body wash can wreak havoc on sensitive skin. Dermatologists and beauty editors alike praise this drugstore favorite for gently cleaning and hydrating without causing skin irritation.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water — Removing end of day dirt and grime in addition to daily cosmetics can be rough on skin. This micellar water easily removes the day’s build up without necessary rubbing and scrubbing.

Eucarin Eczema Relief Lotion — Millions struggle with various severities of eczema. Flare-ups can be incredibly uncomfortable and can be tricky to successfully treat. This eczema calming cream is highly recommended by dermatologists and is safe for children.

For more skincare tips and tricks, visit Laser Smooth Company’s website.

Deciding whether or not laser hair removal is for you should take a considerable amount of time and thought. For many with problem body hair, the choice is simple, but for others, not so much. The permanent removal of hair can change a person’s life; they can experience increased confidence and comfort, as well as less anxiety, and self-doubt. However, the same can be said for hair removal gone awry, when a permanent solution has been employed for an impermanent annoyance.

Coming to the conclusion that laser hair removal is right for you should be arrived at with unbending confidence, as there are only a few instances where laser hair removal might not be the best choice.

Trends, for instance, come and go like the tides. Every few years there is a new trend in eyebrows, facial hair, pubic hair and even body hair. If you’re making the decision to eliminate body hair permanently based on a fashion fad, you may want to consider a less permanent form of hair removal such as waxing, sugaring or threading.

Laser Hair removal can be an amazing, life changing experience. Laser Smooth Company has changed the lives of numerous patrons who dealt with unwanted body hair. If you are considering laser hair removal, the first step is to contact a trusted laser hair removal specialist for a consultation. Whether your hair removal is trend motivated or not, make sure you’ve given the matter an appropriate amount of thought.

Visit Laser Smooth Company’s website for more hair removal tips and tricks.

Department store skin creams, lotions, serums, and potions can carry with them a hefty price tag. Often, there are drugstore dupes that can do just about the same job at a fraction of the price, but there are also luxury items that have no substitute and are worth every penny of their retail price. Here are a few of those items which simply can’t be replicated, and are absolutely worth the expense.

La Mer Moisturizing Soft Lotion — This feather weight moisturizer has no equal on drugstore shelves. Its airy consistency creates a flawless foundation for makeup with absolutely zero greasy feel.  It leaves skin refreshed and supple in an almost ethereal way.

SK-II Facial Treatment Oil — The secret of this powerhouse serum is in its layers. Both an oil and a serum, when given a good shake it becomes an intensive moisturizing treatment that when applied at bedtime will leave your skin dewy and youthful come dawn, and, when used before your daily cosmetic routine, combines to create an impeccable base for your makeup.

NeoCutis Lumiere Bio-Restorative Eye Cream — Imagine a weightless cream that could gently fade fine lines, undo under-eye puffiness and dark circles, and hydrate your skin leaving it positively luminous. NeoCutis Lumiere Bio-Restorative Eye Cream is that incredible product.

For more skincare tips and tricks, visit Laser Smooth Company’s website.

Summer may have left your skin drier and more sensitive than usual. Between record heat waves and the brutal wildfires raging through the Gorge, it’s a hard time for bare skin in Oregon. Aside from constant hydration and moisturizing, there are a number of other ways to support skin health. Supplements can be a great way to boost collagen production and cell renewal, but there are even more holistic ways to boost your skin’s resilience.

These juice blends have been proven to support skin health while supplying important vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy hair and nails as well.  Bonus – they are all super delicious and a joy to make and drink.

Carrot Apple Blend – Carrots are high in beta-carotene, a proven skin supporter, and sweet apples will help curb your appetite for sweets, which can wreak havoc on your skin. Try adding a touch of fresh ginger to the blend for a spicy snap and its fantastic anti-inflammatory properties.

Spinach Parsley Apple Carrot Blend – Spinach is replete with omega fatty acids, linoleic acid, and alpha-linoleic acid – all crucial for luminous, glowing skin. Parsley is great for reducing water retention and detoxing, and the carrots and apples provide a sweet tang that unifies the all the flavors into one fantastically refreshing juice blend.

Pineapple Apple Cucumber Blend – Pineapple has long been used in exfoliating skin care treatments, but pineapple enzymes do just as much good work from the inside. Cucumber and apple work together to reduce inflammation (a big help for those with acne) and hydrate your skin from the inside out.

For more skin care tricks and tips, visit Laser Smooth Company’s website.

If you’ve even for one moment considered laser hair removal as an option to deal with stubborn unwanted hair, we assure you, it’s very likely a perfect solution. The art of laser hair removal is a safe and permanent way to ensure complete eradication of your unwanted hair. Since you’re already thinking about a permanent solution to your hair woes, here a few things you might not yet know.

Laser hair removal is almost painless, but not quite. The sensation is tolerable; far more so than waxing and plucking. Post hair removal you may experience a bit of redness or itching but these symptoms typically clear up within twenty minutes to two hours.

It’s advisable to shave a few days prior to your scheduled treatment. Shaving the hair, and allowing just a touch of new growth stimulates follicles and enables the energy of the laser to focus on the follicle rather than the strand. Waxing, however, is not advisable as it eradicates the entire hair shaft, leaving nothing left to respond to the laser.

 You should never settle on a laser hair removal technician. The most important thing to consider on your journey to laser hair removal is the experience and consideration of your tech.

Contact Laser Smooth Company today to learn more about how laser hair removal is the right choice for you.

Smooth, supple skin is always in vogue. No matter your age, occupation, gender (or lack thereof), great skin is an indicator of health and well-being. Taking care of your largest organ, however, can be an easy way to spend more than you should on creams and potions that promise big results. Finding a skin care regimen that you can restock from the shelves of your local grocery or drugstore will prove to be a valuable asset in keeping your skin luminously healthy.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion has been a drugstore favorite for years. Aveeno’s simple formula, free from dyes and fragrances, supplies you with a healthy dose of moisture that permeates the skin, keeping it invigorated for 24 hours. The price points typically sits just below the $10 range, an affordable alternative to fancier department store body lotions.

Neutrogena has a plethora of quality skin care and cosmetics, but we particularly love their Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen. Its application is effortless and it you get full SPF coverage without any greasy residue or faux tropical fragrance.

Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream Moisturizer is a common dupe for more expensive, department store creams touting formulas featuring hyaluronic acid. This night cream does an exceptional job of overnight hydrating at a fraction of the price.

For more skin care tips and tricks, visit Laser Smooth Company’s website.

Eating right, exercising and drinking lots of water. We get it, all these things are critical for overall health, and good health results in luminous skin, shining hair, and long, strong nails. There will never be a shortcut or miracle pill that will suddenly give you the perfect version of yourself, but once you’ve (mostly) mastered the basics, it’s perfectly acceptable to include a few vitamin and minerals proven to stimulate hair growth, skin renewal, and nail bed health.

Biotin, or vitamin B7, is part of the vitamin B complex — a suite of B vitamins that covertly work together to support metabolic activity and brain function and promote healthy hair, skin, and nails. Biotin can be found in many topical skin care products but is far more effective when ingested.

Vitamin C has been shown to prevent wrinkles, improve skin’s texture, and support collagen production. Vitamin C is most effective when ingested and while an oral supplement is certainly an option, it can be found abundantly in citrus fruits and leafy greens — mandarin orange salad anyone?

Vitamin E is highly effective at keeping skin supple and soft when used topically. You can find it varied skin care products in both the drugstore and the department store at virtually every price point.

When choosing supplements, make sure to choose products without fillers and whose vitamin and minerals come from organic, plant-based sources.

For more tips on skin care, visit Laser Smooth Company’s website.